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Strike Update - Local 802 and Broadway League To Resume Mediation by BWW News Desk
- October 20, 2025 Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League.
The 1/52 Project Hosts 2025 Reception Honoring Grant Recipients by BWW News Desk
- October 20, 2025 The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Borritt, hosted its 2025 reception on October 6 at The Civilian Hotel. Learn more!
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING by BWW News Desk
- October 20, 2025 Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection and a surprising adventure. It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
THE SPARROW Musical Is in Development by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2025 A new original musical, The Sparrow, is currently in development — a sweeping romantic drama set in 1850s Sicily and inspired by Storia di una capinera, the celebrated novel by Giovanni Verga, one of Italy’s most influential literary voices.
ANNABEL'S SISTER by George Kolber to Have Industry Reading by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2025 Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
TRU to Present 'Checking The Pulse Of Indie Theater, And Ensuring Its Future Health' by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. The event will feature Checking the Pulse of Indie Theater and Ensuring Its Future Health.
The 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala to Honor Jerry Mitchell by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 Broadway Dreams’ annual gala will honor Jerry Mitchell and take place this December. Learn more about the event, including who is performing, and see how to attend here.
KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! to Have Industry Presentation by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 Producers Isaac Robert Hurwitz and Seth A. Goldstein of Hugo Six will present a new American adaptation of the award-winning hit British musical comedy, Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! Learn more!
Is a Broadway Strike Imminent? What You Need to Know by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 There is a chance that sometime in the near future, the show won't go on. That's because two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) are in the process of negotiating new working contracts with the Broadway League.
INVASION: CHRISTMAS CAROL to Have Industry Readings in November by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 Atlanta, Georgia based theater company, Dad’s Garage, in association with Inverness Productions, will present two private industry readings of their long-running hit holiday show, Invasion: Christmas Carol. Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Is AI a Threat to Broadway's Newest Shows? by Alex Freeman
- October 14, 2025 This week, we're exploring the forces shaping the future of the theatre industry, from technological disruption to fundamental questions about its workforce and leadership. On Broadway, the rise of AI is changing how audiences discover new shows, even as looming labor negotiations, which have drawn the attention of Congress, threaten to halt current ones. At the same time, we're seeing innovative solutions to talent pipeline challenges emerge overseas, while also celebrating the creators and leaders steering the art form forward, from a key artistic appointment in the regional sector to a major international award for a Tony-winning writing team.
34 Composers and Librettists Revealed as Ivor Novello Award Nominees by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2025 The Ivors Academy has announced the 34 composers and librettists who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. The winners will be announced at The Ivors Classical Awards in November, celebrating the best of contemporary classical music.
CONFESSIONS A New Musical to Have Industry Reading in October by BWW News Desk
- October 13, 2025 Theatre Now will present an invitation-only industry reading of Confessions in New York City on Monday, October 20th. Learn more about the upcoming industry reading!
Broadway Actors and Musicians Prepare for a Strike; Negotiations Set to Continue Next Week by Sidney Paterra
- October 10, 2025 The Broadway production contract has officially expired, leaving both Actors Equity Association (actors) and Local 802 (Broadway musicians) in heated negotiations with the Broadway League for a fair working contract. Find out all of the latest!
Samantha Dawn Tuozzolo Launches Odd Woman Out Podcast, Celebrating Women in the Arts by BWW News Desk
- October 10, 2025 There’s a new voice shaking things up in the podcast world, and she’s not afraid to get odd. Broadway Podcast Network just announced the debut of Odd Woman Out, a fresh and fearless podcast that’s flipping the script on how women in the arts tell their stories.
T/T/Partners Unveils New Leadership, Promotions, And More by BWW News Desk
- October 10, 2025 T/T/Partners (TTP) has announced new leadership appointments, including the promotion of Brittany Weber to General Manager, with Jessie Douglas, Garrett Holtz, and Marty McGuire stepping into senior management roles.
The Music Center’s Spotlight Application Due Date Extended by BWW News Desk
- October 09, 2025 The free annual competition provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development to Southern California high school students through auditions, feedback and mastery classes.